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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.39, 14,375.44 and 5,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.39, 14,375.44 and 5,700.76 is: 7,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.39 : 14,375.44 = 5,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.39/14,375.44 = 5,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.39x = 14,375.44 × 5,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.39x = 81,950,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,950,832.95/10,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.74

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